Peter Svidler vs Arkadij Naiditsch
GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Peter Svidler and Arkadij Naiditsch have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2004 and the most recent in Apr 2019. Svidler leads 6 wins to 1, with 10 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svidler | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svidler with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Naiditsch with White | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svidler | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svidler | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6th Grenke Chess Classic |
| Oct 2017 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 33rd EU-Cup |
| Jun 2014 | Peter Svidler | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Svidler | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Svidler | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Modern Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Svidler | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2009 | Peter Svidler | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 4th World Blitz |
| Nov 2009 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Svidler | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4th World Blitz |
| Oct 2007 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 23rd EU-Cup |
| Aug 2006 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Svidler | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2005 | Peter Svidler | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33rd Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2004 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Peter Svidler | 0-1 | Sicilian | Dortmund Gr A |
| Jul 2004 | Peter Svidler | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Dortmund Gr A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Arkadij Naiditsch?
In 17 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 6 wins, Arkadij Naiditsch has 1 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Peter Svidler and Arkadij Naiditsch played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jul 2004 to Apr 2019.
What openings do Peter Svidler and Arkadij Naiditsch play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.